How far is The Bronx, NY from Jefferson, NY?
The driving distance from The Bronx, NY to Jefferson, NY is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Bronx and Jefferson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Bronx and Jefferson.
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Start on Cruger Avenue
121 m · 30 sec · Cruger Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Bronxdale Avenue
117 m · 16 sec · Bronxdale Avenue
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Turn right onto Hunt Avenue
1033 ft · 39 sec · Hunt Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rhinelander Avenue
770 ft · 30 sec · Rhinelander Avenue
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Continue on Unionport Road
852 ft · 33 sec · Unionport Road
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Turn right onto Morris Park Avenue
2431 ft · 1 min · Morris Park Avenue
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Turn right onto East Tremont Avenue
1187 ft · 41 sec · East Tremont Avenue
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Turn left onto East 177th Street
126 m · 13 sec · East 177th Street
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Turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
154 m · 9 sec · Sheridan Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: Cross Bronx Expressway, George Washington Bridge
819 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Bronx Expressway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
3214 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
559 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1270 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
951 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
1302 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
877 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
71 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 32: Saugerties
2031 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
974 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight
7.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn straight onto State Route 23A
1 mi · 2 min · State Route 23A
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Continue on State Highway 23A
5.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23A
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 23A
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 23A
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 23A
14 mi · 21 min · State Route 23A
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Continue on State Highway 23
13.4 mi · 20 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
884 ft · 27 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Lake Street
3113 ft · 1 min · Lake Street
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Continue on State Highway 10
3.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 10
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 10
3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 10
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Turn straight onto North Harpersfield Road
24 m · 2 sec · North Harpersfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Harpersfield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between The Bronx and Jefferson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 87 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
71 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving The Bronx and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jefferson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from The Bronx to Jefferson?
The road trip is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km) and usually takes 03h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Paltz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from The Bronx and 78.2 miles from Jefferson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.13 one way or $44.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around The Bronx and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jefferson.
Stop Ideas Near New Paltz
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Paltz.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between The Bronx and Jefferson. Straight-line distance: 119.07 mi (191.63 km).
#1 The Bronx
The fourth most populous borough of New York City.
| Population | 1,455,720 |
| Coordinates | 40.8498500, -73.8664100 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jefferson
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 1,455 |
| Coordinates | 42.4811900, -74.6104300 |
| Altitude | 569 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson (-74.61043, 42.48119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $22.13 | $44.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $24.74 | $49.47 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $26.83 | $53.67 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $25.91 | $51.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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